La Playa Travel Guide
San Diego





Visit La Playa
Stay near popular La Playa attractions
Things to do

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise

San Diego Whale Watching Cruise
Top hotels in La Playa

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
"The room was clean, but the bath tub and shower could used some work. There is a mildew odor coming from the bathroom area of the room. While the swimming pool was heated, it felt too cold. A fire alarm went off at 10:40 at night causing most guests to gather in the lobby or out front and no staff ..."
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Humphreys Half Moon Inn
"Staff was great. The property itself was beautiful. The rooms could use an update, refreshed. They have a restaurant on site were you can buy breakfast or dinner, not open for lunch. Pool was very nice."
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
"The room was clean and ready for us when we checked in after 3pm. We had a suite with 2 queen beds, the room was great size, the TV was huge and the beds were comfortable. The location is convenient to coffee shops and multiple restaurant options. The only complaint we had was we could hear the upstairs ..."
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Kona Kai San Diego

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
"Had lots of issues with the key cards loosing their programming, had to go to front desk on 3 occasions during our 5 day stay to re-activate cards… (even though we kept them separate from phones, wallets, etc…) lines at front desk were 30-59 min long each time with only 2 front desk clerks.. tried ..."
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
"The property is very beautiful; however, it feels a tad bit outdated. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and wouldn’t mind staying again."
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026
Where to stay in La Playa

Downtown San Diego
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

Pacific Beach
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Pacific Beach while you're exploring the area.

Gaslamp Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Nova SD – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Mission Beach
If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Bay and Mission Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Mission Bay
If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Ski Beach are top sights worth seeing.


















